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Fargo native to capture pictures of metro area residents for large-scale mural

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “What I want to focus on creating more of is joy and connectedness between all of us as human beings. And so I try to pull that out of the participants through the medium.” Josh Madson is a photographer and the founder of the non-profit Community Collage. The non-profit transforms black-and-white portrait photography into murals. But…

Reality TV star from “Summer House” is running for Congress in Minnesota’s Iron Range

EVELETH, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — A reality TV star with roots in the Iron Range of Minnesota is running for Congress. Luke Gulbranson has announced his candidacy for Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. “Yeah, I’ve been on reality TV but that’s drama for show. What’s happening in D.C. is real drama with real consequences and the stakes couldn’t be higher.” The Democrat…

Concordia students showcase their research and creative projects to the public

MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Concordia College Moorhead is celebrating the achievements of its student scholars. The URSCA Symposium is an all-day, campus-wide event featuring original student research and creative projects across all majors. The students get the chance to show off the work they’ve accomplished in science, data technology, as well as art, music and global studies. Classes and practices are…

Baby Sharks Debut at the Oceanarium

The Oceanarium at Minnesota State Moorhead is holding a naming contest for their three new bamboo sharks. 4/15/26.MOORHEAD, Minn. — Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo…. Don’t be surprised if that’s what you hear from the Moorhead side of the Red River. That’s thanks to Minnesota State Moorhead’s newest acquisitions. They’re welcoming three baby bamboo sharks to the…

Horace school parking lot shooting suspect sold crack cocaine & counterfeit cash

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Forty-year-old Garmonyou Wiles of Fargo has been charged in Cass County District Court with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, terrorizing, aggravated assault, and discharge of a firearm within a city. That might seem like enough charges to last a lifetime – but, it turns out, Wiles is no stranger to illegal activity. In 2016, Wiles sold crack…

Fundraiser started to help cover surgery for retired Fargo Police K9 Blue

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe has been started to help cover travel and surgery expenses for retired Fargo Police Department K9 Blue. He was recently diagnosed with bilateral perineal hernias and an enlarged prostate. Blue worked alongside his handler, Sgt. Sam Bollman, from August 2017 to December 2025. In his over 1,000 deployments, 39 pounds of narcotics were seized…

New Legacy Fund website will launch Nov. 1, aiming to improve investment transparency

Jodi Smith, executive director of the Retirement and Investment Office, gives an update on the planned Legacy Fund website to the Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota plans to launch a new website later this year with details on how the $14…

Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation to end for the season after Wednesday night

Downtown Engagement Center in FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tomorrow night will be the final night of the season for Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation. The overnight service at Downtown Engagement Center will close for the season the following morning at 8 a.m. The operation served a total of 638 unique individuals, with an average of 62 people served each night. Fargo…